What’s happening to the world? Where are we headed? I had never felt so concerned in regards to the current state of the planet, specially when it comes to politics: I don’t understand how this became […]
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Made in Miami: Ariel Swedroe on building her own brand by age 12
I remember the first time a wore a pair of patent leather shoes mixed with ruffled socks. That might have been the first time I realized the power of fashion, and how beautiful things could […]
Journey through Vizcaya: If these walls could speak
Once upon a time in Vizcaya…
Made in Miami: On style and influence with Andy Faerman
Andy Faerman, better known as @miamifashioninsider, understands the value of community like not many people do. Her curly blond hair, big blue eyes, and red lips are unmissable as she walks the streets of Miami […]
Made in Miami: A conversation with Clara Lago from Pitusa
Right out of university, Clara Pablo thought that the best way of finding a job, was creating one. She knew what she wanted, and went for it. Pitusa is one of the most beloved brands […]
Journey through France: Puy du Fou Park
I didn’t grow up surrounded by war; for me it was just something that belonged to the movies, and the history books. And yet when you are in Europe, you are constantly reminded that war […]
Made in Miami: Conversation with Rachael Russell-Saiger from Style Saves
Remember your first day of school? Every year while growing up, we faced the awkwardness of being around others at school, trying to be liked. It’s not easy for anyone, but for children with limited […]
Mirror Conversations //Chapter III: A great big world
Travel is also a mirror. A reflection on how it helps me see myself better.
Mirror Conversations //Chapter I: Unbraided
‘Mirror conversations’ are a series of videos where I explore the intimate relationship we have to mirrors. I hold a complicated relationship with the girl that lives there. I can’t hide anything from her staring eyes.
On the memory of clothes, and photographs as premonitions
I believe clothes carry memories embedded in the fabric, and photographs can carry premonitions. Lately, when I do serious photo-shoots, they become more of a performance than just pictures, and what I mean by this, […]
The Power of Fascinators: Suzy Buckley from Shapoh hats
Head pieces are extremely powerful; when you enter a room wearing one, they become a way to identify you, and can even turn into the focus of unexpected conversation. Suzy Buckley, who has an extensive […]
How to Plant the Future: A conversation with Paloma Teppa
In this interview, which is part of my ‘Made in Miami’ series for a journalistic project with Go Daddy, she shares her mission in life, and the reason why we should all move a little bit closer to plants and create a universe of our own. You are going to love it.
Made in Miami: A female co-working space and feminist brand by Sarah Akiba
Entrepreneurship takes courage. A lot of it. I got to work on a project with GoDaddy where we focused on entrepreneurs and small business owners in Miami . During the interview we were able to highlight their entrepreneurial journey and how they made their own way pursuing something they love. I wanted to take that a step further and showcase more about these beautiful people in Miami and what they bring to the community.
The Frost Science Museum and why it matters
I arrived to Miami by chance. In my mind, any place would be ok. I knew the drill: one year and a half of hardship while figuring out my career move, fun people to be […]